On the Cover: Charting New Waters with Four Winns
The Four Winns H9 Outboard
In the world of premium dayboats, Four Winns has carved out a reputation built on bold design, reliable performance, and American-made craftsmanship. With the H9 OB Outboard, the brand pushes its legacy even further—introducing a nearly 30-foot vessel that combines modern luxury with serious on-the-water muscle. It’s sleek, spacious, and made for those who want to cruise farther, stay longer, and turn more heads along the way.
Embracing Elevated Design & Everyday Usability
Step aboard the H9 OB OB and you’re immediately struck by its commanding presence: nearly 30 feet (29′11″) of sleek craftsmanship, paired with graceful proportions and a vertical stem that gives the H9 OB OB a boat-forged, wave-cutting persona. Four Winns calls it “the embodiment of style and convenience.” It lives up to the claim with every curated cockpit contour and thoughtfully placed control.
Gone are the days when a bowrider was synonymous with cramped seating and cluttered decks. The H9 OB’s luxurious side terraces deliver a game-changing upgrade—fold them out electronically, and you expand your social deck area by over 100 square feet. That’s space for paddleboards, sun lounges, or simply more room for friends to mingle during a sunset cruise.
Topside Innovations & Sundeck Sophistication
The EPIC “Elegant Side Terraces” are Four Winns’ signature. These electrically deployed wings sit flush with the main deck, inviting you to stretch out or lounge closer to the water. A sun-seeking audience can also appreciate the fold-down backrest at the transom, creating a full-featured sun pad for sharing golden-hour serenity.
The H9 OB adapts with grace: a hardtop that electronically lowers to just inches above the windshield lets you fleet beneath bridges or evade summer squalls without compromising seaworthiness. A luxurious, yacht-certified build underscores the H9 OB’s dual identity—both entertainer’s dream and reputable cruiser.
Helm-Power: Tech & Touch That Commands Respect
At the helm, dual 12″ touchscreens are anchored by Simrad MFD integration, offering engine metrics, charts, digital switching, and sonar in glistening detail. Joystick docking with bow thruster capabilities becomes intuitive thanks to centerline controls—safety and ease rolled into a stationworthy package.
Four Winns engineers even smoothed out the learning curve: choose single-lever synchro throttle or auto-trim, and the boat literally optimizes itself. This seamless tech integration reflects a brand mission “to do the little things right”—creating years of worry-free reward and lasting resale appeal.
Crew Comfort, Elevated
The cockpit invites you with touchable surfaces: standard hand-sewn upholstery, stainless accents, and refined textures weave plush elegance into every lounge zone. Seating is deep and versatile—forwards, aft, inward-facing, or remote sunbed mode. Underfoot, a no-step deck means relief for bare feet, and courtesy LED lighting humbly sets the right atmosphere.
Storage’s abundant—dual 25‑qt coolers glide out from beneath the helm, complemented by hinged floor lockers, under-seat compartments, and integrated phone charging docks port and starboard. Clean lines and thoughtful layout shine through—built for weekend hosting, water sports, or afternoon cruising.
Performance That Honors its Outboard Roots
Powering the H9 OB OB are twin Mercury Verado outboards—250 hp or 300 hp options—totaling up to 600 hp onboard. In testing with twin 300s, the H9 OB jumped onto plane effortlessly, cruising at about 23 mph at 3,500 RPM. It pushed to nearly 50 mph at 5,500 RPM and peaked at around 53 mph—while maintaining composure over waves and wake.
Stepping into hard-over wake maneuvers confirmed that the H9 OB remains predictably balanced. Unlike some vertical-stem designs that dig into swells, the H9 OB lifted through the chop using hull strakes, delivering a smooth transition over swells.
Built to Real Conditions
Deadrise at 17–18° and stainless-steel strakes combine for crisp handling in choppy conditions. With a yacht-certified maximum capacity, this boat was built to safely carry its full complement—even during winter harbor runs or overnight anchoring.
LED navigation lights, safety handles, wide swim platform w/ hidden ladder, and pull-up cleats all echo the brand’s dedication to practical luxury. Even the anchor locker and windlass are seamlessly integrated to support clean topside living and swift anchoring.
Customization: Make It Yours
Four Winns invites personalization on every level. Handpicked upholstery suites, hull and stripe color palettes (Navy, Crimson Red, Jet Black, Liquid Blue, Phantom Grey, among others), and specialty trim blends let you tailor an H9 OB that meets your aesthetic dreams. Add optional features like electric towers with ski tow points, personalized galley extensions, or shade configuration options.
